Alison Marshall is a returning guest to the podcast. In her prior episode - Episode 16 - she vulnerably shared her story of grief involving the traditional AND non-traditional loss of her father, and the feelings of anger and embarrassment she felt with his loss. Now, returning to the podcast as a trained Grief Recovery Specialist, Alison dives deep into grief, and how it is the most powerful of all emotions. Tune in as Alison shares what grief really is, how it shows up, the importance in acknowledging it's presence, and the steps you can take to heal your pain.

Alison Marshall is a registered social worker and an addictions counselor for the Canadian military. She is a mama to 2 kiddos who show her where she needs to grow everyday. She defines herself as a dreamer with a silly heart. Alison has been a social worker for almost 20 years. In her private practice - Beyond the Hour Therapy - she offers both traditional therapy and coaching services. She is a trained hypno-therapist and is also trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist.

In this episode, Alison also talks about:

• How grief is a normal and natural reaction to a loss of ANY kind;
• How grief can also be described as the change or an end to a familiar pattern or behavior;
• Many of us don't identify as grievers, but the fact is if we've been on this planet longer than 5, 6, 7 years, we've experienced loss of some kind;
• There are over 40 different losses someone can experience;
• When you can acknowledge the humanity of your feelings, you can move through it quickly rather than it getting stuck - when it gets stuck is when we judge it;
• Grief contributes to mental health challenges;
• The concept of staying in the room;
• Your emotions ARE safe;
• The myths about grief that we've been told;
• There is no linear way to go through grief;
• The Grief Recovery Method and how it helps release you from your pain.

For more about Alison and to connect with her, be sure to check out:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alison_marshall_/

Email: beyondthehourtherapy@gmail.com

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/therapists/alison-marshall-pembroke-on/859930

**REMINDER**

Change is coming to the podcast! This is the LAST interview style episode on the Redefining Anger Podcast. Next week I will come on with a solo-episode letting you all know about the exciting changes that are coming! Please make sure to tune in so you don't miss the details!

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